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proportional

[pruh-pawr-shuh-nl] / prəˈpɔr ʃə nl /




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"Our results show that as discussions around proportional representation in the UK get more attention, there is no such thing as a 'perfect' system," said Klausen.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

Like many European countries, Denmark uses a two-tier or proportional system.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

It said the change in approach would extend "the Navy's reach, resilience and firepower without a proportional increase in crew or cost".

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

Also, having large frontal areas with an open cargo bed, the typical pickup design generates high aerodynamic drag, a factor that increases consumption proportional to the square of the velocity.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 2026

It was Newton who realized that the pull of any two objects is, to quote Feynman again, "proportional to the mass of each and varies inversely as the square of the distance between them."

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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